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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.99, 471.95 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.99, 471.95 and 186.74 is: 257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.99 : 471.95 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.99/471.95 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.99x = 471.95 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.99x = 88,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,131.94/341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.70

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